Energy Conservation: Heat Transfer Design Considerations Using Thermodynamic Principles

Energy Conservation: Heat Transfer Design Considerations Using Thermodynamic Principles M. Minnucci, J. Ni, A. Nikolova, L. Theodore Department of Chemical Engineering Manhattan College Abstract Environmental concerns involving conservation of energy issues gained increasing prominence during and immediately after the OPEC oil embargo of 1973. In addition, global population growth has led to an increasing demand for energy. Although the use of energy has resulted in great benefits, the environmental and human health impact of this energy use has become a concern. One of the keys to reducing and/or eliminating this problem will be achieved through what has come to be referred to as meaningful energy conservation.